A new variety of basil called Everleaf Lemon is the winner of the National Garden Bureau’s (NGB) “Professional’s Choice” Green Thumb Award in the Edibles category. The Green Thumbs recognize new plant varieties and gardening products that, according the NGB, “meet rigorous criteria including uniqueness, innovation, problem-solving and overall appeal to gardeners. In Everleaf’s case, ...
Read More | Just VeggiesGrowing Basil in Pots Basil is an aromatic herb commonly used in both Asian and Italian cooking. There are a myriad of varieties with different colours, flavours and leaf shapes. While lovely in a garden, basil is a perfect candidate for containers. Growing basil in pots is a cinch. Choose a pot with good drainage ...
Read More | Container CornerThe basil variety called Pesto Party is your solution if your generic Genovese basil plants let you down each summer. I’ve been growing my Pesto Party plants for three months now and I couldn’t be happier. Why? Because this variety solves three common basil problems I have experienced in the past. Cold Weather Tolerance All ...
Read More | Just Veggies’Tis the season to either bring in containers of plants to winter over or dump and clean them out for the season. What you do depends on the type of plant, whether it is an annual or perennial (or even worth saving even if it is a tender perennial), and whether you have a place ...
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